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Tuesday, 5 September 2017 23:01:32 Europe/London

With every visit to a marijuana dispensary these days, generally the first question you'll be asked by your friendly budtender is, "Are you looking for an indica, sativa or hybrid?". To a newbie, this may prompt the reply, "What's the difference?" , and thus begins the journey down the rabbit-hole of marijuana strain mythology.

Wednesday, 10 May 2017 19:41:11 Europe/London

Cannabis was one of the first cultivated agricultural crops — grown and harvested for seeds as a food staple, it was one of the primary foods of the ancient world, — foods were cooked in hempseed oil, and the fiber was used for rope and clothing.

Monday, 10 April 2017 14:56:47 Europe/London

To date, there are over 100 cannabinoids (and counting) that all work in symbiosis in conjunction with a myriad of terpenes and other natural chemicals in Cannabis that can heal and restore our body’s natural endocannabinoid levels. These cannabinoids, in various ratios, along with terpenes, terpenoids, flavonoids and enzymes combine together to bring a homogeneous blend of relief to our bodies through ingestion.

Thursday, 6 April 2017 16:55:49 Europe/London

When we speak about this plant, we are speaking of Cannabis Sativa -- known as Hemp, Cannabis, Marijuana, Ganja, Mota, Pot or WEED.

It's all Cannabis Sativa, with sub-genus' Indica and Ruderalis evolving in different climatic geographies on earth, over time developing into different phenotypes with varying characteristics according to the Cannabinoid, Terpinoid, Flavinoid and other chemical compound RATIOS of the individual strains.

Thursday, 6 April 2017 16:35:28 Europe/London

Humans have used cannabis for thousands of years for a variety of purposes. All vertebrates, including mammals, birds, fish and reptiles, have receptors for and produce substances known as endocannabinoids.

Thursday, 6 April 2017 15:56:15 Europe/London

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) is the country’s most powerful cannabis advocacy organization, and it’s long had a close link to Colorado, which hosted its 40th anniversary conference last year. But relations between NORML and Colorado’s medical marijuana community are strained due to comments by executive director Allen St. Pierre that were perceived to be anti-MMJ — observations that Denver attorney Warren Edson played a key role in making public.

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